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Elizabeth Olson on the real role of personal style
Season 5, Ep. 9
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As the Senior Director of Brand Creative at Kate Spade, Elizabeth Olson (not the actress) has a sharp eye and strong opinions about what she likes to wear. Previously serving as an Art & Creative Director at multiple magazines including T for the New York Times, Elizabeth has been the driving force behind some of the world's most respected fashion, travel, and food titles, yet, honing her personal style, and weeding through what works and what doesn't is one of her most treasured super-powers. In the heat of Fashion Month, she was exactly the trusted friend I wanted to talk to about designers, shopping, streamlining your stuff, and, yes, Diane Keaton. Listen in on this week's episode of UnStyled, when Elizabeth shares her tips and philosophies for dressing, the early days of blogging, and why Old Céline will never really be old (ever!).
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